Tag: computing

Microsoft is tightening its Windows 11 restrictions – but hackers swoop in to save the day, again

The Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 update dropped on October 1, 2024, and with it came the need for another workaround to address persistent hardware upgrade issues. Since Windows 11 was originally released in 2021, Microsoft has required users to run its latest OS on a machine with Trusted Platform Module…

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As Apple prepares to launch new M4 Macs, I’ve got one question: where’s my new MacBook Air?

We’re likely now mere weeks away from Apple revealing its new slate of M4 Mac products, with current leaks suggesting the new Macs will land in early November. It’s been a less-than-watertight build-up to launch, with a bevy of leaked details (including an apparent full leak of the M4 MacBook…

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Qualcomm’s big chip merge plan paves the way for – wait for it – the return of the Windows Phone

Well, it’s finally happening. Qualcomm could be merging its Snapdragon processors for mobile and PC under one consolidated ‘Elite’ brand, bringing us one step closer to the product I’ve always wanted – the perfect union of phone and PC. Despite the sad downfall of Windows Phone, the divide between phones…

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Apple’s smart AR glasses are rumored to be arriving in 2026 – with microLED tech

Meta’s impressive demo of its Orion AR glasses has got us interested in augmented reality specs again, and a small tidbit of rumored information has come our way that suggests Apple could have its own device in this category by 2026 – with microLED tech included. This comes from tipster…

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Intel finally confirms instability issues with 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs are fully fixed – but some owners may still be worried

Intel has confirmed that the well-documented stability problems with its 13th and 14th-gen CPUs have been fully fixed. As you may recall, Intel recently recapped the four mitigations (including three microcode updates) that have been applied to resolve these instability issues – the final one of which has only just started being…

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You’ll want to try Meta’s amazing new AI video generator

Meta has shared another contestant in the AI video race that’s seemingly taken over much of the industry in recent months. The tech giant released a new model called Movie Gen, which, as the name indicates, generates movies. It’s notably more comprehensive in its feature list than many others in…

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